If you’re trying to reach someone and their phone ring once and you’re directed to voicemail, their device could be on Do Not Disturb Mode and not on silent. If the person’s phone continues ringing, the device may be on silent mode.
And if you are trying to reach the person for an emergency talk and still can’t get through, how do you make the person’s phone ring when it’s on silent (Do Not Disturb)?
In this guide, you’ll learn how to make someone’s phone rings when their mobile phone is on Do Not Disturb.
Can You Make Someone’s Phone Ring When It’s On Silent
No, there is no way for you to make someone’s phone ring when it’s in silent mode. C’mon, the phone is on and it’s not on Do Not Disturb mode.
The person’s phone volume is reduced which will allow all incoming phone calls to come through but there won’t be a ring and the person might just avoid it.
If silent mode is enabled, all notifications and incoming calls from their contact or private number will be muted.
The calls will ring continuously with no answer, and act as a normal call will do, but the person won’t be able to hear their phone ringing.
Remember that a phone being silent is different from a phone that is in Do Not Disturb Mode.
Can You Make Someone’s Phone Ring When It’s On Do Not Disturb
Yes, you can make someone’s phone ring when it’s on Do Not Disturb. When a phone is on Do Not Disturb mode, it will block all incoming notifications, and the phone won’t light up or vibrate.
Messages sent to a Do Not Disturb mode phone won’t be available, the feature is just like blocking a phone number.
Before you can make someone’s phone ring when it’s on Do Not Disturb mode you will need to get access to the person’s phone or ask them for permission.
Or the person will need to add you to their emergency list (Starred contact) by their own will.
If you are not added to the list you will not be able to make the person’s phone ring when Do Not Disturb mode is turned mode.
Difference Between Silent Mode And Do Not Disturb Mode
The difference is quite clear from the name itself. If someone’s phone is on Silent mode, it means that their device volume has been reduced to the lowest level, and possibly stops the phone from vibrating (not always).
The phone will be able to receive calls and text messages but won’t make a sound if you call. And probably won’t ever be able to make the device ring.
While Do Not Disturb mode means that their device will block any incoming notifications from apps, messages, calls from contacts, and even private numbers.
The phone won’t even ring when you call, and it will take you to voicemail.
Silent mode rings, and Do Not Disturb mode doesn’t ring. But you can make Do Not Disturb rings, and not Silent mode.
How To Make Someone’s Phone Ring When It’s On Do Not Disturb Mode
When a phone is on Do Not Disturb mode you can make their device ring only if they add you to their Starred contact. Or you add yourself With their permission on their phone.
Without adding yourself you can’t contact them, even if you use a private number.
Tell them to add you to Starred contact (Favorite list)
You can make someone’s phone ring on both Android and iOS devices, all you have to do is to place your contact number on the favorite list (Starred contact).
For An Android Phone
If you want to be able to contact others when their phone is on Do Not Disturb mode, you will need to tell them that they should add you as a Starred contact, and then it will be added as a Starred contact in Do Not Disturb mode.
If you have permission to do so, here’s how you can add your contact or do so if you want to add a contact to your device’s favorite list.
Step 1: Open Contact
On an Android device, open the Contacts app on the target device or your device.
Step 2: Add To Favorites
Find your contact number on the address book, or the person’s if you are adding one on your device. Then tap on the Star icon ⭐.
Once you Starred your contact, you will be able to call them even when their phone is on Do Not Disturb mode.
But first, you still need to change some settings for people that can interrupt your Do Not Disturb mode.
Go to Settings > Sound > Do Not Disturb > People > Calls > Select Starred contact on the target’s phone.
On the same page toggle on Allow repeat callers: If the person calls within 15 minute period. After all this, you can call them even when their device is in Do Not Disturb mode.
For iPhone
To allow your contact to bypass the Do Not Disturb mode on an iPhone, you still have to ask the person to add you to their favorites list, so that you can reach them anytime.
Step 1: Open the Contact App
Open the Contacts app on the person’s iPhone and select your contact from the address book.
Step 2: Add To Favorites
Tap on the Add to Favorite option and your contact will be added to the favorites list.
Once you add your contact to Favorite you will be able to call them even when their phone is on Do Not Disturb mode.
But first, you still need to change some settings for people who call.
Swipe up the quick settings menu and long-press the moon icon to enter Do Not Disturb settings.
Toggle on Do Not Disturb mode, tap on Allow calls from then select Favorites from the list. You’ll then be able to call if the device is on Do Not Disturb.
How Can I Send An Alarm To A Friend’s Phone To Wake Them Up?
You can use third-party apps to send an alarm to a friend’s phone to wake them up if they have put their phone on silent.
This is the way to make their phone ring if it’s on silent. You can use a third-party app called Galarm to send an alarm to their device.
But the app needs to be installed on your phone and the person’s phone too, the app allows you to send an alarm from your device or theirs. Here’s how to use Galarm to wake up someone if the phone is on silent.
Step 1: Download the Galarm App
Download and install the Galarm app on your iPhone or Android device and ask the person to do the same.
Step 2: Tap New Alarm
Open the app on your phone and add your phone number and contact information. Tap New alarm at the bottom of the screen and select the Someone else option.
Step 3: Select The Contact
Select the contact you want to send an alarm to from the address book. Or add the phone number manually.
Step 4: Add Alarm
Add alarm details including alarm repetition, notes, and snooze intervals in case your friend misses the alarm. Then tap Save.
Make sure the person you are sending the alarm to has already set up Galarm on their device. When the alarm time clicks, Galarm will send the person’s so ringing their phone.
Can You Send A Loud Alert To Someone’s Phone?
Yes, you can send loud noise to someone else phone on both Android and iOS. But to do that you’ll have to gain access to the person’s iCloud or Gmail account.
If you’re a family the person might give you access to use on the Find My Phone app.
With the Find My app, you can use it to make loud noise even when the phone is on silent.
You can send a loud alert sound to someone’s phone using Google’s Find My Device and Apple’s Find My app to ring a loud alert on a phone.
The Find My device on both iOS and Android also allows you to track a phone with your iCloud or Gmail account.
Conclusion
With this guide, you will be able to contact the person once they add you to their Favorites list (Starred contact) even when they turn on Do Not Disturb mode.
If their device is on silent, you can use the Galarm to make their device ring.
FAQs on How To Make Someone’s Phone Ring When It’s On Do Not Disturb
How do you send an emergency alert to someone’s phone?
You can use the emergency button on the side of your Android device to send an emergency alert to someone. Or use the emergency information on your lock screen to send for emergency help.
How do I reach someone when their phone is on silent?
You can send a text message, just in case you make a phone call to the person’s device won’t ring. Contact them through private messaging apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, and Telegram.
